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TENANT CONNECTWINTER 2018

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GARDENINGCOMPETITION

TO KNOWfor Winter

THINGS

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COMMUNITYPop Up Events

what’s cooking?

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“TRY TO BEA RAINBOW IN

SOMEONE’S CLOUD”- MAYA ANGELOU

Welcome to your Winter edition of Tenant Connect. We’re really excited about the new look and feel of our newsletter and would love to hear your feedback on the design, as well as the stories. Lots has been happening over the last few months. You may have seen a post on social media recently about Milli from To Keep or Not to Keep. She has done wonders helping some of our tenants declutter their homes. Milli’s first step always starts with a cuppa. For those of you who love gardening or fancy giving it a try, you’ll be pleased to know that last year’s Gardening Competition was so successful, we’re running it again this year! Plenty of time to get your garden looking fabulous for Spring.

The Big Dish Up participants have been cooking up a storm in Mitchell Park, meeting up weekly to cook meals in bulk that they can enjoy at home. You’ll find out more on this and other community cooking programs like Come Swish this Dish in our new What’s Cooking? section.

This newsletter is all about you, so if you’d like to promote your local business, or have a feel-good story to tell, or a helpful service to recommend, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Tenant Connect newsletter is now available in digital or email format. To receive your newsletter by email, please contact your Tenancy Officer and let them know so that you can receive a copy by email next time too.

- Sarah & Amelia

Sarah & Amelia - Part of your People & Places TeamHello!

Junction Australia acknowledges that we are living on Traditional Aboriginal Lands and we offer our continued respect to Aboriginal people past and present.

Join the Junction Australia community on Facebook and keep up to date with

all our latest news.

Junction Australia’s registered community housing provider is Junction and Women’s Housing Pty Ltd.

Please quote your Unique Payment Reference number when paying via EFT, Westpac deposit and cheque or money order.

Bank: WestpacBSB: 035 053

Account: 298 277

Get in TouchMarion Office: Level 1, 838-842 Marion Road

Office Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm

General Enquiries: (08) 8275 8700

Maintenance: (08) 8210 7010Payment Enquiries: (08) 8275 8709

peopleandplaces@junctionaustralia.org.aujunctionaustralia.org.au

GARDENINGTENANT

COMPETITION

2018

Open to everyone with a passion for gardening, whether you’re experienced or giving it a try for the first time.

$200 FOR THE WINNER AND $100 FOR THE RUNNER UP IN EACH OF THIS YEAR’S CATEGORIES:

ENTRIES OPEN UNTIL 31ST OCTOBER 2018

Best Rear Garden

Best Veggie Patch

Best Front Garden

Most Creative Garden/Feature

Most Attractive Low Maintenance

Garden

Most Helpful – helping others

with their gardening

Enter as many categories as you like. You can even nominate a neighbour, provided they are a

Junction Australia tenant.

To enter, please contact our People & Places team on (08) 8275 8700 or

peopleandplaces@junctionaustralia.org.au

Judging will take place in early November 2018 with photos of the winners published on social media and in the next edition of Tenant Connect.

Start preparing your gardens now for glorious results in Spring!

$ CASH $PRIZES

Previous winners and entrants are welcome to enter again this year. junctionaustralia.org.au

Attractive Low Maintenance Winner 2017: Trisha – Morphettville

Best Front Garden Winner 2017: Ester – Mitchell Park

Best Rear Garden Winner 2017: Rodney – Morphettville

Best Veggie Patch Winner 2017: Aaron – Mitchell Park

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NDISAs the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in SA nears completion, all those existing SA clients unable to be transitioned fully by 30 June 2018 will have had their access to the Scheme determined by this date.

The focus for the next six months will be on developing quality plans with each participant. It is expected planning for SA clients will be complete by 31 December 2018.

Until participants receive an approved NDIS plan, there will be no loss in service as the SA Government has agreed they will maintain current funding arrangements to their clients and providers until then.

SUPPORT SERVICES

Call 1800 800 110 or email nat@ndis.gov.au for more information. You can also get in touch with your local Department of Social Services SA representative.

MY AGED CAREIt’s never too early or too late to talk about aged care.If you’re aged 65+ or 50+ for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders and finding it harder to do things you used to, you could be eligible for a little help.

Call 1800 200 422 for more information.Mon – Fri 8am to 8pmSat 10am – 2pm

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All cats and dogs born after 1st July 2018 must now be desexed by 6 months old. This will help drastically reduce the number of unwanted dogs and cats that end up in animal shelters. The National Desexing Network can help pension or concession card holders find low cost options. Call 1300 368 992 or email admin@ndn.org.au for more information. Microchipping is also now mandatory in South Australia – all cats and dogs are legally required to be microchipped by 3 months old. The procedure is quick and painless, like getting an injection and it permanently identifies your pet, should they ever get lost or wander off. You can find out more about the new laws online:rspcasa.org.au/the-issues/dog-cat-welfare

NEW LAWS for Pets

GLANDORE

GOOLWA

MITCHELL PARK

HACKHAM

STRATHALBYN

Open Door 1 Collingwood St, Goolwa

Second Wednesday of every monthAug 8th, Sept 12th, Oct 10th,

Nov 14th & Dec 12th

1.30pm – 3.30pmFREE event with SNACKS provided

Neighbourhood Centre 1 Cumbria Court, Mitchell Park

First Friday of every monthAug 10th, Sept 7th, Oct 5th,

Nov 9th & Dec 7th

9am – 11amFREE event with MORNING TEA provided

Community Centre 25 Naldera St, Glandore

First Thursday of every monthAug 2nd, Sept 6th, Oct 4th,

Nov 1st & Dec 6th

12pm – 2pm in the Opal RoomFREE event with LUNCH provided

Community Connections 72 Collins Parade, Hackham

Second Tuesday of every monthAug 14th, Sept 11th, Oct 9th,

Nov 13th & Dec 11th

12pm – 2pmFREE event with LUNCH provided

Neighbourhood Centre 1 High St, Strathalbyn

Third Wednesday of every monthAug 15th, Sept 19th, Oct 17th,

Nov 21st and Dec 19th

12pm – 2pmFREE event with LUNCH provided

We are excited to announce a series of regular pop up events that will be happening in Glandore, Mitchell Park, Strathalbyn, Goolwa and Hackham over the next few months.

It’s an opportunity for you to connect with your community and share a meal with activities. Kids welcome.

Get in touch with the People & Places team for more information. Call 8275 8700 or email peopleandplaces@junctionaustralia.org.au

COMMUNITYPop Up Events

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Not having money to buy food for your family is a devastating feeling. Foodbank runs Foodhubs to help those who are in need by providing a dignified experience with a general store environment that offers choice and provides much greater value for money.

Foodbank doesn’t give food directly to clients, their support partners assess and issue vouchers. You can call Foodbank to find your nearest support partner. There are Foodhubs in Bowden, Elizabeth, Edwardstown and Mount Gambier.

For more info visit foodbanksa.org.au or call 8351 1136.

Did you know that MarionLIFE is a Foodbank support partner and runs a FREE weekly bus to the Foodhub at Edwardstown? If you or someone you know has a Foodbank voucher and need help with transport, we would be happy to help. The bus leaves every Tuesday morning at 9.30am sharp.MarionLIFE, 877 Marion Rd, Mitchell Park. Bookings are helpful, but not essential.

Call MarionLIFE on 8277 0304 for more information.

KickStart for Kids believes that every child, regardless of their background, should have an equal chance to succeed in life and reach their potential.

If kids are hungry or under strain, they can’t fully engage at school. KickStart for Kids runs breakfast, lunch and mentoring programs in schools across SA. They serve around 50,000 breakfasts every week in 350 SA schools.

Since kids who come to school without breakfast often don’t have lunch, KickStart for Kids also makes 10,000 cheese and Vegemite sandwiches every week. All made by volunteers in the kitchens of Western Hospital. Check out kickstartforkids.com.au for more information or call Ian on 0400 005 880.

Community Foodhubs

KICKSTART FOR KIDS

FOODBANK

THINGS TO KNOWfor Winter

STORMS STAYING WARMWinter storms can be a pretty scary experience. There are some simple things that you can do to prepare your home and lessen the impact of storms.

⃣ Learn how to safely turn off your power, water and gas.

⃣ Remove tree branches that are close to your house.

⃣ Secure loose items around your property.

⃣ Keep gutters, downpipes and drains clear.

⃣ Secure outdoor furniture and gardening items.

⃣ Store garden chemicals well above ground level.

⃣ Tune into your local radio and TV station for storm

warnings and weather updates.

⃣ Check on neighbours and friends who may need

special assistance.

⃣ Shelter any pets or farm animals.

⃣ Park vehicles under cover or protect with secured

tarpaulins or blankets. Source: stormwise.com.au

Australian homes are often better at keeping us cool than warm. Constant exposure to low temperatures can increase blood pressure and increase our risk of heart and lung disease as our heart and lungs struggle to keep us warm. There are some really simple things we can do to make our home warmer and more energy efficient during the colder months.

⃣ If you’re just heating one room or living area, close the

doors and windows to keep in the heat. A simple door

snake or rolled up towel can help block out any draughts

coming through under the door.

⃣ Maintain your heaters - get them serviced professionally

every few years to keep them running more efficiently; gas

heaters in particular should be well maintained to ensure

safe operation.

⃣ Close up any rooms you don’t use and turn off the

heating there.

Source: choice.com.au

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From the left, see Bec, Pete, Indra, Lenny and Tammy.

Tomato and Chorizo Pasta3 Chorizo, sliced thinly 1 packet of brown rice pasta 1 punnet of cherry tomatoes, halved* 500g frozen peas 1 red onion, thinly sliced Herb-infused olive oil (for the dressing)

Step 1: Fry the chorizo until crisp. Set aside.

Step 2: In a separate pot, cook up the brown rice pasta as directed. When the pasta is almost cooked, add peas to the warm water for a minute. Strain.

Step 3: Place cooled pasta and peas in serving bowl. Stir in cherry tomatoes, onion and chorizo. *An alternative to a punnet of cherry tomatoes & herb-infused olive oil is a jar of sundried tomatoes in oil, and using a bit of oil from the jar.

Step 4: Dress with the herb-infused olive oil. Season.

Serves 6.

In Partnership with MarionLIFE

The Big Dish Up is a community cooking program in Mitchell Park run every year in partnership with MarionLIFE. This year, we had 12 participants who met up once a week for 6 weeks in May/June to cook meals in bulk together, taking dishes home to enjoy for the week ahead. Bec, the program facilitator said that this year we had a vibrant bunch! “Each week, the group members led with ideas about new recipes to try. We’ve had kombucha, kefir, kangaroo and loads of Asian recipes. It’s been a really positive group with everyone keen to collaborate and try new things.”

Come Swish this Dish is a small free cooking workshop that takes place on the first Friday of every month.

Handy Tip: a cheaper option is a tin of tuna instead of chorizo.

what’s cooking?

If you think a similar group would work well in your area, please let us know. Call 8275 8700 or email peopleandplaces@junctionaustralia.org.au

When: 11.30pm – 2.30pm Where: Side Gate Café, Mitchell Park (Marion Church of Christ)

Limited spaces available. Call 8275 8700 or email peopleandplaces@junctionaustralia.org.au to join in.

For Amelia Balmer, her work generally starts with a cuppa. As the owner of To Keep or Not to Keep – Clutter Management Solutions, Amelia - or Milli - as she is known - said her first step is to understand her clients so she can help them. While Milli helps clients with recycling options, cleaning tips and the removal of smaller unwanted items, she said supporting clients to donate items was also very therapeutic for many.

“A lot of clients say they find it easier to give something away to someone or to donate it, which is really nice and where we can, we try to facilitate that,” she said.

If you’d like more information, please give your People & Places team a call on 8275 8700 or email peopleandplaces@junctionaustralia.org.au

Denise is a single mum and has lived in her home at MitchellPark for 27 years – 24 years as a Housing SA tenant and 3 years with Junction Australia.

Fondly known as ‘Haveachat’, Denise is a community champion, often hosting annual Christmas and Easter events bringing neighbours old and new together to supporteach other and form strong, resilient community ties.

In the last 12 months, Denise has had a number of homeimprovements, such as a new kitchen, new bathroom and newflooring throughout her home. “I was so depressed about my house before theupgrades and now it’s much brighter and easierto clean. It makes me want to do more to improvethe rest of the house and the garden.”

TO KEEP OR NOT TO KEEP STARTS WITH A CUPPA

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Community HubSTORIES TO SHARE

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Mindfulness MattersColouring in is said to improve mindfulness and to relieve stress.

Have a go at colouring in your own creation. Christmas Card Competition

This is your chance to have your artwork as the cover of Junction Australia’s Christmas Card this year.

A photo, a painting or a drawing of anything you wish with a Christmas-y theme.

We’d like to showcase our community spirit and would love to get our tenants involved.

Send a photo of your artwork to the People & Places team via email peopleandplaces@junctionaustralia.org.au

S H W G O V Z N F N Q N L L V

J S E F C B K A O H E B O B Y

B C E L X R F I O I Y Y V U G

F A Z N P Q T M G U L N E K M

K S U D D C E H R I Y W M Q H

J T T S E N B K M Z C H K D B

N L X N T O I A C O O X W M X

S F N L U R F K G Z M R M W G

O O R R Y K A P Q G M T E J K

C H E A L T H L G Q U R V S F

N O I T C N U J I I N O I Q O

D K E V Y I K J A A I P P R Q

C S E S K L P Z E W T P I Y B

G O P I Q U W T B U Y U F D X

J F R I E N D S H I P S P W H

AUSTRALIA COMMUNITY CONNECTIONFAMILY FRIENDSHIP HEALTHHELP HOME JUNCTIONKINDNESS LOVE NEIGHBOUR

JUNCTION WORD SEARCH

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WHAT’S ONin your Community!

Marion Community Services Expo

Join us at the Marion Community Services Expo for information about local service providers in your area.

Friday 21st September 2018 Westfield Marion,

297 Diagonal Rd, Oaklands Park

Open MicAll ages and talent encouraged to take the mic.

Come explore your creative side.

Thursday 16th August 7pm - 10pm

Marion Cultural Centre, 287 Diagonal Rd, Oaklands Park

8375 6855 or boxoffice@marion.sa.gov.au Free event, no bookings required.

Pilates @ Trott ParkNo experience necessary for this fun class where

you will strengthen your core muscles, become stronger and more flexible. Mats provided.

14th June - 16th August 2018Thursdays 9:15am-10am

Trott Park Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Hessing Cres, Trott Park

8387 2074$6 per class or $10 per week. Unlimited exercise classes.

Café 25 @ Glandore Community Centre

Using produce from the community garden (where available) Café 25 is the perfect place to sit back with

friends and relax over a cup of tea.

Café 25 is also going to offer regular workshops that have included henna, Aboriginal basket weaving,

sustainability topics, book swaps and henna painting.

16th June - 18th August 2018Saturdays 10am - 12pm

Glandore Community Centre, 25 Naldera Street, Glandore

8371 1139Bookings needed for groups.

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